A collage of various Tennessee attractions and experiences, overlaid with a purple and red gradient.

trip inspiration

When it comes to writing a song, or planning a trip, some of the best ideas seem to appear out of thin air. Or, from articles and itineraries we’ve already built for you.

Placeholder

Articles and Itineraries

Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started. Here are a few trip ideas to help get you going. For better results, sort them by area or category of interest.

Choose Category

Select items
Select items
Clear Filters
A view of the Great Smoky Mountains in a morning haze.

Fun Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains

Howl with the pack among the thick trees, Become one with nature in East Tennessee, Fly into space past Jupiter and Mars, Open the gateway that leads to the stars. Written about the Wolves at Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Outdoor Marvels and Local Eats Experience Kingsport Tennessee

Sponsored

America’s Favorite Whitewater

Winding mountain road through colorful autumn forest

How to Spend Autumn in Tennessee

Kingsport, TN Sponsored

Appalachian Adventure in Kingsport

Big Bear mountain coaster roars up ahead, The hiss and the whistle - all aboard the Dollywood Express, People as sweet as the cinnamon bread, Leave it to Dolly to do it the best. Written about Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Amusement and Theme Parks

Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, Nashville

Sip and See Tennessee Whiskey Trail

Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store and Casey Jones VillageBrooks Shaw’s Old Country Store Sponsored

Step Back in Time

Gift These 13 Tennessee Experiences This Holiday Season

277 Results